Associate, Project Management

Position Summary

Wong Doody’s Seattle office is looking for a strong Associate Project Manager to join our growing Project Management team supporting a large, national telecom account. This role will report into the Senior Project Manager and be responsible for supporting a robust internal team as well as leading fast‑moving projects. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized to a fault, communicative, and excited to problem‑solve and figure out any task put in front of them.

• Serve as the hub of clear, consistent communication across multiple platforms to ensure team members are clear on expectations and deadlines.
• Ensure accurate and timely status updates among all departments and stakeholders and be the go‑to person for project schedules.
• Be proactive in keeping internal teams moving forward through effective communication.
• Maintain live, client‑facing status documents.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including organizing feedback, monitoring the status of different deliverables, and balancing shifting schedules.
• Develop project schedules, set up internal meetings, send out detailed recaps and assign next steps.
• Support client partners and project managers in day‑to‑day operations including tracking project schedules, updating Smartsheet, supporting the creative team, and managing resource requests.
• Serve as additional quality control on all managed work, including proofing, attending QCs, and checking against brand guidelines.
• Understand and ensure brand standards are met.
• Utilize project management and task management software Smartsheet.
• Be empathetic to the team while always pushing for on‑time and on‑budget deliverables.
• Set internal meetings as needed for all assigned projects, including tools for remote meeting attendees.
• Own PDF deliverables through all phases of a project’s lifecycle and ensure work is completed on time and on budget.
• Troubleshoot solutions to problems as they occur and reach out for team support to assist as needed.
• Determine and escalates project risks to the appropriate management channels.
• Be an active participant in PM team brainstorms around process improvements.

• 2+ years of experience in project management at an ad agency, design firm, and/or marketing‑related firm.
• People and relationship‑building skills, the ability to function as both a member and a leader of the team, and the ability to develop a strong and trustworthy relationship with all internal teammates.
• Good organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to handle many fast‑paced projects simultaneously and complete them on time with the highest level of quality.
• Quick learner with an understanding of internal processes and the ability to navigate through them effectively.
• Solid problem‑solving skills and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A sense of humor!

Salary range: $60,000 – $70,000. In addition, you’ll receive a full‑benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance (paid in full) for employee‑only coverage, 401(k) with company match, extended holidays, flexible summer hours, and volunteer time off, among others.

Associate, Project Management

Wong Doody Seattle Office, United States of America

Wong Doody is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer where we are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive workspace regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. All candidate information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.